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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.90 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.90 and 92.34 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.90 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.90 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.90 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 32,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771.47/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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