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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 379.27 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 379.27 and 184.32 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 379.27 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/379.27 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 379.27 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 69,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,907.28/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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