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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 431.53 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 431.53 and 92.70 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 431.53 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/431.53 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 431.53 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 40,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,002.60/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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