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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.31 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.31 and 184.96 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.31 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.31 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.31 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 70,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,342.14/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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