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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.85 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.85 and 92.29 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.85 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.85 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.85 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 33,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.98/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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