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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 380.31 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 380.31 and 123.56 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 380.31 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/380.31 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 380.31 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 46,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,989.20/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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