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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 429.34 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 429.34 and 132.12 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 429.34 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/429.34 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 429.34 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 56,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,724.40/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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