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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379 and 90.44 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 34,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276.76/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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