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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.29 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.29 and 90.60 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.29 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.29 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.29 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 38,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.58/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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