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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 423.96 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 423.96 and 87.63 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 423.96 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/423.96 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 423.96 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 37,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.33/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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