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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 428.88 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 428.88 and 132.12 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 428.88 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/428.88 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 428.88 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 56,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663.63/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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