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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 380.24 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 380.24 and 123.35 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 380.24 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/380.24 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 380.24 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 46,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.60/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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