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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363.21 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363.21 and 79.82 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363.21 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363.21 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363.21 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 28,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989.61/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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