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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.52 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.52 and 86.94 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.52 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.52 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.52 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 31,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,430.11/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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