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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 431.16 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 431.16 and 133.30 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 431.16 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/431.16 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 431.16 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 57,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470.81/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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