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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 379.18 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 379.18 and 90.48 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 379.18 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/379.18 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 379.18 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 34,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.74/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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