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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.89, 379.41 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.89, 379.41 and 90.57 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.89 : 379.41 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.89/379.41 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.89x = 379.41 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.89x = 34,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363.16/252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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