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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.52 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.52 and 188.52 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.52 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.52 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.52 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 71,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735.63/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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