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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 424.25 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 424.25 and 87.84 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 424.25 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/424.25 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 424.25 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 37,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.68/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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