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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 379.89 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 379.89 and 181.80 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 379.89 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/379.89 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 379.89 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 69,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064.00/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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