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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.46 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.46 and 189.05 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.46 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.46 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.46 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 71,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,925.96/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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