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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.74 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.74 and 90.81 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.74 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.74 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.74 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 34,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,484.19/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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