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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 357.08 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 357.08 and 122.44 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 357.08 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/357.08 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 357.08 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 43,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.88/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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