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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.90 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.90 and 90.84 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.90 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.90 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.90 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 38,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597.92/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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