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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 356.27 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 356.27 and 129.26 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 356.27 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/356.27 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 356.27 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 46,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051.70/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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