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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 429.25 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 429.25 and 131.97 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 429.25 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/429.25 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 429.25 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 56,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,648.12/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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