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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 424.04 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 424.04 and 87.67 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 424.04 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/424.04 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 424.04 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 37,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.81/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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