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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 379.31 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 379.31 and 90.63 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 379.31 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/379.31 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 379.31 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 34,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376.87/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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