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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.18 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.18 and 123.51 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.18 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.18 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.18 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 46,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.03/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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