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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 359.96 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 359.96 and 77.81 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 359.96 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/359.96 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 359.96 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 28,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006.30/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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