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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.47 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.47 and 89.93 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.47 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.47 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.47 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 34,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.98/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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