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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.95 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.95 and 90.99 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.95 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.95 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.95 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 34,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.65/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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