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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 423.59 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 423.59 and 87.35 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 423.59 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/423.59 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 423.59 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 36,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.03/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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