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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.67 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.67 and 129.60 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.67 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.67 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.67 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 46,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224.43/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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