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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.51 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.51 and 92.67 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.51 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.51 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.51 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 39,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,987.57/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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