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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 427.83 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 427.83 and 131.23 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 427.83 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/427.83 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 427.83 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 56,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144.13/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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