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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.01 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.01 and 90.47 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.01 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.01 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.01 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 34,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290.21/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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