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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 361.28 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 361.28 and 86.80 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 361.28 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/361.28 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 361.28 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 31,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,359.10/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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