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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.04 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.04 and 131.19 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.04 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.04 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.04 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 56,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.57/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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