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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.35 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.35 and 90.60 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.35 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.35 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.35 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 34,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.11/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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