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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 431.58 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 431.58 and 133.87 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 431.58 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/431.58 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 431.58 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 57,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775.61/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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