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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 354.80 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 354.80 and 92.25 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 354.80 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/354.80 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 354.80 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 32,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.53/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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