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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.37 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.37 and 90.38 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.37 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.37 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.37 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 34,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,556.24/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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