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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 428.81 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 428.81 and 131.77 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 428.81 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/428.81 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 428.81 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 56,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502.15/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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