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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.48 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.48 and 90.02 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.48 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.48 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.48 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 34,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070.77/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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