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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 379.54 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 379.54 and 90.65 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 379.54 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/379.54 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 379.54 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 34,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403.40/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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