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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 429.83 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 429.83 and 132.68 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 429.83 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/429.83 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 429.83 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 57,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027.03/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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