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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.64 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.64 and 125.44 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.64 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.64 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.64 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 47,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747.48/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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