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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.06 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.06 and 90.40 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.06 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.06 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.06 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 34,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267.02/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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