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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.60 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.60 and 77.40 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.60 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.60 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.60 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 27,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831.30/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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