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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 429.85 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 429.85 and 132.49 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 429.85 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/429.85 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 429.85 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 56,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950.83/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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