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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 429.99 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 429.99 and 132.62 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 429.99 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/429.99 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 429.99 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 57,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023.62/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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