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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.91 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.91 and 133.91 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.91 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.91 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.91 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 57,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.07/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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