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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.50 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.50 and 77.39 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.50 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.50 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.50 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 27,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819.91/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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