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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.49 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.49 and 90.79 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.49 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.49 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.49 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 34,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.49/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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