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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 380.04 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 380.04 and 90.98 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 380.04 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/380.04 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 380.04 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 34,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.58/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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