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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.38 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.38 and 90.68 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.38 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.38 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.38 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 34,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402.18/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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