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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 357.52 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 357.52 and 92.08 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 357.52 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/357.52 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 357.52 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 32,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,920.44/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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