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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 431.41 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 431.41 and 133.48 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 431.41 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/431.41 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 431.41 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 57,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.61/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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