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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 431.64 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 431.64 and 134.05 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 431.64 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/431.64 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 431.64 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 57,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861.34/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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