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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363 and 68.69 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 24,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935.38/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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