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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.54 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.54 and 185.88 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.54 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.54 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.54 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 70,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734.78/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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