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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.50 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.50 and 90.04 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.50 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.50 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.50 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 34,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080.14/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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