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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.65 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.65 and 132.33 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.65 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.65 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.65 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 56,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854.92/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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