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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.93 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.93 and 78.09 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.93 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.93 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.93 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 28,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.98/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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