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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 429.95 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 429.95 and 132.60 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 429.95 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/429.95 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 429.95 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 57,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010.71/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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