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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 355.69 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 355.69 and 127.56 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 355.69 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/355.69 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 355.69 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 45,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371.82/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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