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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 431.72 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 431.72 and 133.83 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 431.72 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/431.72 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 431.72 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 57,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777.42/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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