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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 424.13 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 424.13 and 90.38 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 424.13 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/424.13 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 424.13 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 38,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.30/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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