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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.60 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.60 and 77.57 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.60 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.60 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.60 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 27,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.78/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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