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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.64 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.64 and 90.79 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.64 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.64 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.64 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 38,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,552.23/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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