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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 424.40 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 424.40 and 90.57 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 424.40 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/424.40 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 424.40 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 38,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.91/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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