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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 430.81 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 430.81 and 132.97 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 430.81 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/430.81 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 430.81 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 57,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,284.81/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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