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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.45 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.45 and 133.70 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.45 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.45 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.45 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 57,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,684.87/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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