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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 428.83 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 428.83 and 131.86 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 428.83 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/428.83 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 428.83 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 56,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544.20/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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