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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 355.36 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 355.36 and 127.25 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 355.36 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/355.36 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 355.36 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 45,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221.39/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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