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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.33 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.33 and 133.38 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.33 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.33 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.33 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 57,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530.13/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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