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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.68 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.68 and 133.07 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.68 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.68 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.68 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 57,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,307.94/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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