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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.04 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.04 and 185.04 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.04 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.04 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.04 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 70,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,322.60/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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