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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 378.97 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 378.97 and 90.32 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 378.97 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/378.97 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 378.97 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 34,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.57/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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