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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 431.04 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 431.04 and 133.16 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 431.04 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/431.04 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 431.04 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 57,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395.13/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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