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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.68 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.68 and 123.09 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.68 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.68 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.68 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 46,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734.81/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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