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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.79 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.79 and 131.66 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.79 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.79 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.79 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 56,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454.45/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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