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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 355.39 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 355.39 and 128.99 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 355.39 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/355.39 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 355.39 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 45,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842.32/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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