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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 359.85 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 359.85 and 77.61 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 359.85 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/359.85 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 359.85 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 27,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.96/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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