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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 429.60 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 429.60 and 69.98 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 429.60 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/429.60 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 429.60 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 30,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063.41/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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