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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.24 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.24 and 132.06 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.24 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.24 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.24 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 56,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685.43/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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