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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 431.81 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 431.81 and 133.77 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 431.81 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/431.81 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 431.81 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 57,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,763.22/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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