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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 431.43 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 431.43 and 133.54 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 431.43 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/431.43 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 431.43 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 57,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613.16/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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