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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 428.38 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 428.38 and 90.58 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 428.38 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/428.38 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 428.38 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 38,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803.71/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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