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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.36 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.36 and 92.64 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.36 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.36 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.36 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 33,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198.47/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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