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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 424.54 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 424.54 and 87.98 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 424.54 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/424.54 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 424.54 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 37,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.13/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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