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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 357.21 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 357.21 and 122.46 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 357.21 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/357.21 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 357.21 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 43,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,741.54/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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