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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.31 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.31 and 90.45 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.31 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.31 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.31 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 34,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.14/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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