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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 359.78 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 359.78 and 77.51 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 359.78 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/359.78 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 359.78 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 27,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.36/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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