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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.38 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.38 and 90.63 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.38 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.38 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.38 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 34,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,383.21/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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