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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 355.02 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 355.02 and 92.29 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 355.02 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/355.02 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 355.02 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 32,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.80/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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