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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.60 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.60 and 90.01 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.60 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.60 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.60 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 38,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128.24/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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