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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.48 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.48 and 77.27 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.48 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.48 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.48 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 27,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.02/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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