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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 363.01 and 79.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 363.01 and 79.69 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 363.01 = 79.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/363.01 = 79.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 363.01 × 79.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 28,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926.45/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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