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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.86 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.86 and 90.27 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.86 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.86 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.86 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 34,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.69/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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