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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.25 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.25 and 78.27 is: 117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.25 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.25 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.25 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 28,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.46/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.41

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