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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 428.68 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 428.68 and 131.82 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 428.68 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/428.68 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 428.68 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 56,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508.60/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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