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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.52 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.52 and 131.84 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.52 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.52 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.52 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 56,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,496.08/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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