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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 358.09 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 358.09 and 92.54 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 358.09 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/358.09 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 358.09 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 33,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137.65/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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