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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 79.86 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.18 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.18 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.18 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 29,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.55/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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