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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.93 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.93 and 132.57 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.93 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.93 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.93 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 56,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995.82/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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