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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.91 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.91 and 86.52 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.91 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.91 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.91 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 31,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227.39/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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