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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 430.92 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 430.92 and 133.46 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 430.92 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/430.92 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 430.92 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 57,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.58/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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