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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.99 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.99 and 186.35 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.99 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.99 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.99 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 70,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,996.05/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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