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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 431.28 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 431.28 and 133.34 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 431.28 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/431.28 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 431.28 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 57,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507.62/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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