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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.21 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.21 and 90.46 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.21 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.21 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.21 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 38,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737.93/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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