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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.76 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.76 and 189.76 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.76 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.76 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.76 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 72,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,253.02/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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