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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.97 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.97 and 86.55 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.97 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.97 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.97 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 31,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241.95/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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