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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 380.97 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 380.97 and 125.64 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 380.97 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/380.97 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 380.97 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 47,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865.07/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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