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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 378.44 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 378.44 and 184.36 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 378.44 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/378.44 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 378.44 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 69,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,769.20/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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