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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 379.65 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 379.65 and 90.81 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 379.65 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/379.65 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 379.65 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 34,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,476.02/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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