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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 363.06 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 363.06 and 120.38 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 363.06 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/363.06 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 363.06 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 43,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703.35/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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