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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.58 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.58 and 92.10 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.58 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.58 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.58 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 32,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933.12/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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