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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.13, 423.24 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.13, 423.24 and 87.15 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.13 : 423.24 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.13/423.24 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.13x = 423.24 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.13x = 36,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,886.21/282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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