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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 431.84 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 431.84 and 92.94 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 431.84 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/431.84 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 431.84 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 40,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134.74/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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