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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 429.69 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 429.69 and 132.60 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 429.69 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/429.69 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 429.69 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 56,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.89/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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