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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 431.94 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 431.94 and 133.84 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 431.94 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/431.94 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 431.94 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 57,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.85/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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