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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 380.35 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 380.35 and 123.55 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 380.35 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/380.35 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 380.35 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 46,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,992.24/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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