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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.86 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.86 and 90.27 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.86 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.86 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.86 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 34,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.69/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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