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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 379.98 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 379.98 and 125.16 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 379.98 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/379.98 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 379.98 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 47,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.30/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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