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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 430.66 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 430.66 and 133.21 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 430.66 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/430.66 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 430.66 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 57,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368.22/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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