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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 422.75 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 422.75 and 89.59 is: 134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 422.75 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/422.75 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 422.75 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 37,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.72/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.30

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