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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.79, 361.09 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.79, 361.09 and 86.71 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.79 : 361.09 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.79/361.09 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.79x = 361.09 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.79x = 31,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.11/240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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