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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.18 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.18 and 90.47 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.18 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.18 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.18 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 34,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.41/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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