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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.17 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.17 and 90.44 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.17 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.17 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.17 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 38,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.69/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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