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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.13 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.13 and 133.53 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.13 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.13 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.13 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 57,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568.79/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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