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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.17 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.17 and 86.79 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.17 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.17 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.17 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 31,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,345.94/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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