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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 431.92 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 431.92 and 133.83 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 431.92 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/431.92 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 431.92 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 57,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,803.85/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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