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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 430.83 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 430.83 and 133.38 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 430.83 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/430.83 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 430.83 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 57,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464.11/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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