Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 355.66 and 85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237, 355.66 and 85 is: 127.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237 : 355.66 = 85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237/355.66 = 85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237x = 355.66 × 85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237x = 30,231.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,231.10/237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127.56
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