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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.56 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.56 and 132.17 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.56 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.56 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.56 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 56,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774.95/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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