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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 423.62 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 423.62 and 90.02 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 423.62 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/423.62 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 423.62 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 38,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134.27/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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