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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.04 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.04 and 86.63 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.04 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.04 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.04 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 31,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.90/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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