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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.96 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.96 and 90.88 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.96 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.96 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.96 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 38,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620.36/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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