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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.43 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.43 and 132.38 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.43 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.43 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.43 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 56,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849.30/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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