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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 428.90 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 428.90 and 132.18 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 428.90 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/428.90 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 428.90 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 56,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692.00/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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