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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 356.19 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 356.19 and 127.70 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 356.19 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/356.19 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 356.19 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 45,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,485.46/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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