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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.56 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.56 and 92.08 is: 138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.56 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.56 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.56 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 32,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.88/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.13

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