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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 426.16 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 426.16 and 132 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 426.16 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/426.16 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 426.16 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 56,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253.12/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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