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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 381.07 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 381.07 and 91.62 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 381.07 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/381.07 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 381.07 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 34,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,913.75/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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