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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.87 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.87 and 80.19 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.87 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.87 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.87 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 29,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.74/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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