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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 380.95 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 380.95 and 91.65 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 380.95 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/380.95 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 380.95 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 34,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914.07/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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