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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.93 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.93 and 77.58 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.93 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.93 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.93 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 27,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923.56/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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