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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 428.07 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 428.07 and 90.38 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 428.07 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/428.07 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 428.07 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 38,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688.97/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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