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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 359.63 and 77.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 359.63 and 77.36 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 359.63 = 77.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/359.63 = 77.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 359.63 × 77.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 27,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820.98/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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