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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.41 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.41 and 123.19 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.41 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.41 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.41 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 46,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738.57/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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