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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 379.76 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 379.76 and 184.52 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 379.76 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/379.76 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 379.76 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 70,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.32/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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