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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 428.08 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 428.08 and 90.41 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 428.08 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/428.08 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 428.08 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 38,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700.35/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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