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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 429.53 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 429.53 and 132.24 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 429.53 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/429.53 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 429.53 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 56,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,798.78/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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