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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 428.98 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 428.98 and 131.94 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 428.98 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/428.98 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 428.98 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 56,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598.96/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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