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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 356.65 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 356.65 and 122.36 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 356.65 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/356.65 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 356.65 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 43,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.60/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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