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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 360.77 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 360.77 and 86.45 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 360.77 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/360.77 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 360.77 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 31,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.57/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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