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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.02 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.02 and 90.44 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.02 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.02 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.02 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 34,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,278.57/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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