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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 430.62 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 430.62 and 92.08 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 430.62 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/430.62 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 430.62 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 39,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.49/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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