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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.61 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.61 and 90.67 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.61 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.61 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.61 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 34,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419.24/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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