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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 379.68 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 379.68 and 185.28 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 379.68 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/379.68 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 379.68 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 70,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,347.11/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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