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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.29 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.29 and 133.54 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.29 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.29 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.29 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 57,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,593.81/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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