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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.88 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.88 and 91.62 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.88 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.88 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.88 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 34,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.23/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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