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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.18 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.18 and 132.23 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.18 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.18 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.18 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 56,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,750.47/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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