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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 424.98 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 424.98 and 90.96 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 424.98 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/424.98 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 424.98 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 38,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656.18/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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