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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 360.96 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 360.96 and 86.64 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 360.96 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/360.96 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 360.96 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 31,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273.57/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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