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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 431.18 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 431.18 and 92.51 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 431.18 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/431.18 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 431.18 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 39,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.42/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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