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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 427.99 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 427.99 and 131.47 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 427.99 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/427.99 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 427.99 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 56,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267.85/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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