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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.21 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.21 and 92.49 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.21 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.21 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.21 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 39,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882.98/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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