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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.82 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.82 and 133.04 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.82 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.82 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.82 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 57,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,316.29/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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