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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 431.81 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 431.81 and 92.83 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 431.81 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/431.81 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 431.81 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 40,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084.54/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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