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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.76 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.76 and 90.20 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.76 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.76 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.76 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 38,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583.95/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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