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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.06 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.06 and 132.01 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.06 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.06 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.06 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 50,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.06/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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