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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 378.99 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 378.99 and 184.86 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 378.99 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/378.99 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 378.99 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 70,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.09/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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