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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.57 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.57 and 123.81 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.57 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.57 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.57 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 47,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.68/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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