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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.30 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.30 and 86.83 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.30 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.30 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.30 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 31,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370.56/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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