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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 379.04 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 379.04 and 90.49 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 379.04 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/379.04 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 379.04 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 34,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.33/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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