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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 380.39 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 380.39 and 185.07 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 380.39 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/380.39 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 380.39 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 70,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399.24/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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