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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.38 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.38 and 86.19 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.38 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.38 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.38 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 31,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.72/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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