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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 378.73 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 378.73 and 90.23 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 378.73 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/378.73 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 378.73 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 34,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172.65/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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