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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.29 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.29 and 90.58 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.29 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.29 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.29 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 34,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356.09/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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