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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 429.50 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 429.50 and 132.57 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 429.50 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/429.50 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 429.50 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 56,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938.82/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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