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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.38 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.38 and 90.66 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.38 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.38 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.38 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 34,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.59/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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