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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.08 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.08 and 130.23 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.08 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.08 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.08 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 55,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.94/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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