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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 380.39 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 380.39 and 114.86 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 380.39 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/380.39 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 380.39 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 43,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,689.12/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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