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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.24 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.24 and 90.49 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.24 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.24 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.24 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 38,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,751.44/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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