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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 429.18 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 429.18 and 132.02 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 429.18 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/429.18 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 429.18 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 56,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658.20/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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