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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.74 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.74 and 90.86 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.74 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.74 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.74 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 34,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,503.04/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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