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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.87 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.87 and 69.50 is: 104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.87 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.87 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.87 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 29,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804.23/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.24

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