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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.08 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.08 and 77.10 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.08 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.08 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.08 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 27,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683.27/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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