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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.28 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.28 and 121.27 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.28 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.28 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.28 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 43,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084.81/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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