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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 378.88 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 378.88 and 184.37 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 378.88 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/378.88 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 378.88 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 69,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,851.75/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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