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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.99 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.99 and 129.65 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.99 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.99 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.99 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 46,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281.32/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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