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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 423.99 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 423.99 and 87.64 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 423.99 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/423.99 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 423.99 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 37,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157.42/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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