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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 424.76 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 424.76 and 90.80 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 424.76 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/424.76 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 424.76 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 38,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568.21/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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