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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.84 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.84 and 92.45 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.84 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.84 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.84 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 33,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083.58/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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