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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 363 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 363 and 85.84 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 363 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/363 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 363 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 31,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.92/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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