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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 363.94 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 363.94 and 80.37 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 363.94 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/363.94 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 363.94 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 29,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249.86/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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