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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 423.76 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 423.76 and 90.14 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 423.76 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/423.76 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 423.76 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 38,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197.73/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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