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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.77 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.77 and 77.51 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.77 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.77 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.77 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 27,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.77/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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