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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 363.30 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 363.30 and 79.86 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 363.30 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/363.30 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 363.30 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 29,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013.14/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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