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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 423.32 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 423.32 and 89.74 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 423.32 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/423.32 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 423.32 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 37,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988.74/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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