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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 428.81 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 428.81 and 131.85 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 428.81 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/428.81 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 428.81 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 56,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,537.94/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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