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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.82 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.82 and 91.65 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.82 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.82 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.82 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 34,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.15/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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