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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.12 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.12 and 92.54 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.12 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.12 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.12 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 33,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.74/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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