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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.82 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.82 and 131.88 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.82 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.82 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.82 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 56,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,552.78/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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