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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 430.15 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 430.15 and 132.66 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 430.15 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/430.15 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 430.15 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 57,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063.70/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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