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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 379.80 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 379.80 and 188.54 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 379.80 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/379.80 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 379.80 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 71,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,607.49/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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