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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 424.50 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 424.50 and 90.63 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 424.50 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/424.50 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 424.50 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 38,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472.44/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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