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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 424.26 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 424.26 and 90.48 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 424.26 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/424.26 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 424.26 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 38,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387.04/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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