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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 363.30 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 363.30 and 199.80 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 363.30 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/363.30 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 363.30 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 72,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587.34/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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