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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 428.91 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 428.91 and 131.88 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 428.91 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/428.91 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 428.91 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 56,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564.65/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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