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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 424.24 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 424.24 and 87.82 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 424.24 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/424.24 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 424.24 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 37,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,258.36/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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