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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423.08 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423.08 and 87.04 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423.08 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423.08 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423.08 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 36,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,824.88/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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