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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 428.61 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 428.61 and 69.32 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 428.61 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/428.61 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 428.61 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 29,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,708.76/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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