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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 379.02 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 379.02 and 90.43 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 379.02 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/379.02 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 379.02 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 34,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274.78/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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