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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.57 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.57 and 77.38 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.57 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.57 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.57 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 27,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823.53/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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