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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 431.03 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 431.03 and 133.29 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 431.03 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/431.03 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 431.03 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 57,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452.32/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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