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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.29 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.29 and 90.74 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.29 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.29 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.29 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 34,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.77/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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