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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 432 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 432 and 93 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 432 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/432 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 432 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 40,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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