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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.71 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.71 and 90.09 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.71 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.71 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.71 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 38,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171.58/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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