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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 360.17 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 360.17 and 86.09 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 360.17 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/360.17 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 360.17 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 31,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004.80/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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