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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 424.34 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 424.34 and 87.91 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 424.34 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/424.34 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 424.34 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 37,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303.75/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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