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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 356.76 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 356.76 and 122.33 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 356.76 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/356.76 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 356.76 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 43,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640.67/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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