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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 429.30 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 429.30 and 132.08 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 429.30 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/429.30 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 429.30 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 56,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702.21/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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