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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 379.44 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 379.44 and 90.63 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 379.44 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/379.44 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 379.44 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 34,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,388.65/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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