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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 379.73 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 379.73 and 90.83 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 379.73 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/379.73 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 379.73 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 34,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,491.37/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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