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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.14 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.14 and 123.42 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.14 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.14 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.14 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 46,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918.69/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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