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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.09 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.09 and 138.08 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.09 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.09 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.09 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 52,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484.12/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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