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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 430.60 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 430.60 and 133.08 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 430.60 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/430.60 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 430.60 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 57,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,302.55/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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