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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 424.06 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 424.06 and 90.26 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 424.06 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/424.06 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 424.06 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 38,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275.66/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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