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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 430.69 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 430.69 and 92.18 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 430.69 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/430.69 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 430.69 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 39,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.39/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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