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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.23 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.23 and 131.91 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.23 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.23 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.23 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 56,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621.79/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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