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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.84 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.84 and 132.53 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.84 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.84 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.84 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 56,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966.70/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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