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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.38 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.38 and 80.62 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.38 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.38 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.38 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 29,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.32/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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