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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 354.99 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 354.99 and 127.33 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 354.99 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/354.99 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 354.99 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 45,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199.51/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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