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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 424.76 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 424.76 and 90.88 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 424.76 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/424.76 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 424.76 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 38,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602.19/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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