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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 379.68 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 379.68 and 184.96 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 379.68 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/379.68 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 379.68 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 70,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225.61/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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