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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 360.53 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 360.53 and 86.29 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 360.53 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/360.53 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 360.53 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 31,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111.42/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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