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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.39 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.39 and 86.85 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.39 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.39 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.39 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 31,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,386.29/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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