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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.96 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.96 and 86.59 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.96 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.96 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.96 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 31,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.53/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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