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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 430.62 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 430.62 and 92.11 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 430.62 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/430.62 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 430.62 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 39,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.79/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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