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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 358.00 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 358.00 and 92.41 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 358.00 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/358.00 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 358.00 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 33,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081.65/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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