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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.95 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.95 and 90.92 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.95 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.95 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.95 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 38,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.45/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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