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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.01 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.01 and 191.77 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.01 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.01 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.01 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 68,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,272.04/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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