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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 424.26 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 424.26 and 87.87 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 424.26 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/424.26 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 424.26 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 37,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.73/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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