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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.82 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.82 and 90.86 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.82 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.82 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.82 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 34,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.09/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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