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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 379.50 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 379.50 and 90.64 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 379.50 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/379.50 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 379.50 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 34,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397.88/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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