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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.22 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.22 and 92.69 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.22 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.22 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.22 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 33,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,201.33/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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