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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.29, 427.71 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.29, 427.71 and 131.11 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.29 : 427.71 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.29/427.71 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.29x = 427.71 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.29x = 56,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,076.48/285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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