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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.19, 427.46 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.19, 427.46 and 131.06 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 427.46 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/427.46 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 427.46 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 56,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023.32/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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