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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 355.38 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 355.38 and 92.53 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 355.38 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/355.38 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 355.38 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 32,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,883.41/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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