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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 380.06 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 380.06 and 185.72 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 380.06 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/380.06 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 380.06 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 70,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,583.81/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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