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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 424.15 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 424.15 and 90.34 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 424.15 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/424.15 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 424.15 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 38,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317.71/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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