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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 423.92 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 423.92 and 90.19 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 423.92 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/423.92 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 423.92 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 38,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.83/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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