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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 380.13 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 380.13 and 189.52 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 380.13 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/380.13 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 380.13 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 72,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042.24/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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