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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.39 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.39 and 132.16 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.39 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.39 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.39 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 56,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,748.18/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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