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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.38 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.38 and 92.68 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.38 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.38 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.38 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 32,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,936.62/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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