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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.66 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.66 and 90.37 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.66 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.66 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.66 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 34,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,219.50/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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