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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 424.35 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 424.35 and 90.51 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 424.35 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/424.35 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 424.35 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 38,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407.92/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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