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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.62 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.62 and 90.73 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.62 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.62 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.62 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 34,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.92/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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