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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.74 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.74 and 124.75 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.74 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.74 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.74 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 47,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371.94/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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