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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 380.00 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 380.00 and 90.98 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 380.00 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/380.00 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 380.00 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 34,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.95/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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