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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 428.10 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 428.10 and 131.13 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 428.10 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/428.10 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 428.10 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 56,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136.75/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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