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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.76 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.76 and 125.52 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.76 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.76 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.76 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 47,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793.00/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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