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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.44 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.44 and 89.92 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.44 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.44 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.44 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 38,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075.72/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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