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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 381.06 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 381.06 and 188.82 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 381.06 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/381.06 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 381.06 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 71,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951.75/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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