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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.33 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.33 and 125.31 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.33 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.33 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.33 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 47,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658.53/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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