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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 428.14 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 428.14 and 90.46 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 428.14 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/428.14 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 428.14 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 38,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729.54/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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