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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.36 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.36 and 89.97 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.36 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.36 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.36 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 34,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.05/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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