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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.08 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.08 and 90.42 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.08 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.08 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.08 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 38,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.99/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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