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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 379.01 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 379.01 and 90.30 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 379.01 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/379.01 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 379.01 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 34,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224.15/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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