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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 431.51 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 431.51 and 133.62 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 431.51 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/431.51 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 431.51 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 57,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657.70/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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