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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 432.10 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 432.10 and 133.82 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 432.10 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/432.10 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 432.10 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 57,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823.62/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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