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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.77 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.77 and 77.55 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.77 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.77 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.77 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 27,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900.16/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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