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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.86 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.86 and 132.45 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.86 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.86 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.86 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 56,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.29/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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