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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 360.88 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 360.88 and 86.49 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 360.88 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/360.88 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 360.88 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 31,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210.49/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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