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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 354.66 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 354.66 and 92.13 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 354.66 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/354.66 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 354.66 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 32,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674.83/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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