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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 357.02 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 357.02 and 128.18 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 357.02 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/357.02 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 357.02 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 45,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,762.82/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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