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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.73 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.73 and 127.63 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.73 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.73 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.73 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 45,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.41/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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