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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.86 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.86 and 90.96 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.86 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.86 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.86 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 34,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.07/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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