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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 431.38 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 431.38 and 133.52 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 431.38 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/431.38 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 431.38 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 57,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597.86/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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