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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.22, 427.66 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.22, 427.66 and 131.05 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.22 : 427.66 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.22/427.66 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.22x = 427.66 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.22x = 56,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045.05/285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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