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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.60 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.60 and 122.13 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.60 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.60 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.60 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 43,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.56/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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