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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 379.35 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 379.35 and 90.59 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 379.35 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/379.35 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 379.35 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 34,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.32/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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