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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 92.42 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.96 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.96 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.96 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 33,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082.66/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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