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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 362.90 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 362.90 and 120.38 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 362.90 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/362.90 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 362.90 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 43,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683.49/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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