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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 424.32 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 424.32 and 90.50 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 424.32 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/424.32 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 424.32 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 38,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.96/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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