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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.20 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.20 and 92.67 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.20 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.20 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.20 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 33,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.39/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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