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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 355.74 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 355.74 and 127.51 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 355.74 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/355.74 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 355.74 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 45,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358.31/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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