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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 358.45 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 358.45 and 92.62 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 358.45 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/358.45 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 358.45 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 33,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199.53/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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