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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 379.88 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 379.88 and 185.27 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 379.88 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/379.88 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 379.88 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 70,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,379.44/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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