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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 431.51 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 431.51 and 133.63 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 431.51 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/431.51 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 431.51 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 57,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659.86/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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