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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 431.60 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 431.60 and 133.56 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 431.60 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/431.60 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 431.60 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 57,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644.50/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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