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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.92 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.92 and 125.12 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.92 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.92 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.92 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 47,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535.59/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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