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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.66 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.66 and 86.43 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.66 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.66 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.66 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 31,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.84/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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