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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 424.14 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 424.14 and 90.39 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 424.14 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/424.14 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 424.14 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 38,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.01/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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