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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.76 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.76 and 123.96 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.76 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.76 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.76 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 47,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,199.01/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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