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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 334.75 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 334.75 and 125.88 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 334.75 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/334.75 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 334.75 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 42,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.33/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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