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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 430.13 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 430.13 and 132.70 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 430.13 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/430.13 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 430.13 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 57,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078.25/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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