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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.80 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.80 and 133.85 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.80 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.80 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.80 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 57,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796.43/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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