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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 378.93 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 378.93 and 90.42 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 378.93 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/378.93 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 378.93 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 34,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262.85/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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