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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 429.63 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 429.63 and 132.32 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 429.63 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/429.63 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 429.63 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 56,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,848.64/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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