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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 429.80 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 429.80 and 132.32 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 429.80 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/429.80 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 429.80 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 56,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.55/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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