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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.12 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.12 and 184.47 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.12 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.12 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.12 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 70,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119.81/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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