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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 429.63 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 429.63 and 132.37 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 429.63 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/429.63 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 429.63 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 56,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,870.08/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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