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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 357.66 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 357.66 and 92.12 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 357.66 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/357.66 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 357.66 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 32,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.64/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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