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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 355.07 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 355.07 and 92.47 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 355.07 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/355.07 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 355.07 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 32,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.67/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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