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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.24, 379.34 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.24, 379.34 and 127.78 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.24 : 379.34 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.24/379.34 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.24x = 379.34 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.24x = 48,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472.07/253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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