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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.00, 363.06 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.00, 363.06 and 68.67 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.00 : 363.06 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.00/363.06 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.00x = 363.06 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.00x = 24,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929.51/242.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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