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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 361.34 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 361.34 and 86.82 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 361.34 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/361.34 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 361.34 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 31,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.43/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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