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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 431.86 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 431.86 and 133.91 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 431.86 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/431.86 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 431.86 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 57,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,830.78/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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