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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 431.14 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 431.14 and 92.46 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 431.14 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/431.14 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 431.14 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 39,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863.20/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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