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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.49 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.49 and 124.71 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.49 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.49 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.49 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 43,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584.90/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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