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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 355.39 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 355.39 and 92.57 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 355.39 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/355.39 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 355.39 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 32,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.44/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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