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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.60 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.60 and 92.12 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.60 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.60 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.60 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 32,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.11/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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