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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.03 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.03 and 131.90 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.03 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.03 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.03 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 56,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,586.91/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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