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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 428.95 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 428.95 and 132.19 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 428.95 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/428.95 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 428.95 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 56,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702.90/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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