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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 431.36 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 431.36 and 92.56 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 431.36 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/431.36 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 431.36 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 39,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.68/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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