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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 355.76 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 355.76 and 129.31 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 355.76 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/355.76 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 355.76 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 46,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.27/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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