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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 430.55 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 430.55 and 92.02 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 430.55 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/430.55 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 430.55 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 39,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.83/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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