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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 357.49 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 357.49 and 92.04 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 357.49 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/357.49 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 357.49 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 32,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903.38/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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