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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.66 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.66 and 91.58 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.66 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.66 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.66 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 34,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860.84/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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