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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.76 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.76 and 77.54 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.76 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.76 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.76 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 27,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,895.79/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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