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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.89 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.89 and 86.63 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.89 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.89 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.89 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 31,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263.68/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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