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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.17 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.17 and 128.48 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.17 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.17 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.17 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 45,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,632.24/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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