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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 423.10 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 423.10 and 87.08 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 423.10 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/423.10 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 423.10 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 36,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843.55/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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