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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 431.58 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 431.58 and 133.61 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 431.58 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/431.58 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 431.58 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 57,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,661.25/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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