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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 431.71 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 431.71 and 133.65 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 431.71 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/431.71 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 431.71 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 57,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695.21/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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