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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.42 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.42 and 92.56 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.42 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.42 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.42 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 32,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897.68/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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