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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.52 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.52 and 86.88 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.52 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.52 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.52 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 31,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.86/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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