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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 429.33 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 429.33 and 132.10 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 429.33 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/429.33 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 429.33 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 56,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.80/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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