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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 378.96 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 378.96 and 184.65 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 378.96 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/378.96 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 378.96 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 69,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,974.96/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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