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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 430.03 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 430.03 and 132.83 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 430.03 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/430.03 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 430.03 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 57,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.88/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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