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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 378.72 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 378.72 and 90.19 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 378.72 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/378.72 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 378.72 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 34,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.09/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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