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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 356 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 356 and 92.92 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 356 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/356 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 356 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 33,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079.52/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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