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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 379.04 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 379.04 and 90.31 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 379.04 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/379.04 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 379.04 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 34,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.10/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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