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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.23 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.23 and 130.14 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.23 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.23 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.23 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 55,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859.34/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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