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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 432.01 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 432.01 and 133.88 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 432.01 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/432.01 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 432.01 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 57,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.50/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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