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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.93, 380.92 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.93, 380.92 and 91.57 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.93 : 380.92 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.93/380.92 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.93x = 380.92 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.93x = 34,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.84/253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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