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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.69 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.69 and 90.82 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.69 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.69 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.69 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 34,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,483.45/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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