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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 378.96 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 378.96 and 90.34 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 378.96 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/378.96 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 378.96 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 34,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.25/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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