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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.89 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.89 and 90.99 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.89 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.89 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.89 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 34,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.19/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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