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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.26 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.26 and 87.90 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.26 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.26 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.26 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 37,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289.89/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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