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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 428.87 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 428.87 and 132.01 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 428.87 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/428.87 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 428.87 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 56,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.13/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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