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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 359.46 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 359.46 and 77.29 is: 115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 359.46 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/359.46 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 359.46 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 27,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.66/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.95

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