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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 364.37 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 364.37 and 121.19 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 364.37 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/364.37 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 364.37 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 44,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155.57/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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