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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 361.29 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 361.29 and 86.76 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 361.29 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/361.29 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 361.29 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 31,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,345.52/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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