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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.39 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.39 and 125.25 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.39 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.39 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.39 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 47,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.22/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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