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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 430.74 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 430.74 and 133.20 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 430.74 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/430.74 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 430.74 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 57,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374.57/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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