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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.96 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.96 and 123.27 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.96 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.96 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.96 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 46,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,837.67/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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