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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 357.16 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 357.16 and 128.37 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 357.16 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/357.16 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 357.16 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 45,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846.84/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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