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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.22 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.22 and 124.61 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.22 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.22 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.22 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 43,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,517.49/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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