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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.25 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.25 and 123.35 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.25 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.25 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.25 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 46,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904.79/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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