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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 355.89 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 355.89 and 92.88 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 355.89 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/355.89 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 355.89 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 33,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053.28/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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