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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 361.06 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 361.06 and 86.67 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 361.06 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/361.06 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 361.06 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 31,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.07/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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