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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.16 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.16 and 92.61 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.16 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.16 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.16 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 33,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167.61/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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