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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 424.78 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 424.78 and 90.76 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 424.78 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/424.78 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 424.78 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 38,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,553.03/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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