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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.92 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.92 and 131.19 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.92 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.92 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.92 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 56,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138.82/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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