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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.10 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.10 and 132.13 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.10 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.10 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.10 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 56,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698.03/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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