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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 380.66 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 380.66 and 123.93 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 380.66 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/380.66 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 380.66 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 47,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174.57/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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