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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.51, 354.86 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.51, 354.86 and 92.19 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.51 : 354.86 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.51/354.86 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.51x = 354.86 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.51x = 32,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714.08/236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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