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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 379.05 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 379.05 and 90.38 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 379.05 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/379.05 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 379.05 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 34,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.54/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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