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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 431.18 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 431.18 and 92.46 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 431.18 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/431.18 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 431.18 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 39,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.90/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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