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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 361.10 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 361.10 and 86.79 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 361.10 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/361.10 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 361.10 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 31,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339.87/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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