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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.39 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.39 and 90.34 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.39 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.39 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.39 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 34,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.93/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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