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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.36 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.36 and 92.64 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.36 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.36 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.36 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 32,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,920.55/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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