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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.76 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.76 and 90.77 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.76 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.76 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.76 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 34,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468.46/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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