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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 354.90 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 354.90 and 92.32 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 354.90 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/354.90 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 354.90 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 32,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.37/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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