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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.01 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.01 and 86.60 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.01 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.01 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.01 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 31,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,264.59/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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