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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 80.25 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.84 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.84 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.84 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 29,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.16/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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