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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 356.37 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 356.37 and 121.97 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 356.37 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/356.37 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 356.37 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 43,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466.45/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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