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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 355.61 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 355.61 and 127.53 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 355.61 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/355.61 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 355.61 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 45,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352.17/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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