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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.96 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.96 and 92.92 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.96 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.96 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.96 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 33,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075.80/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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