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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 349.68 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 349.68 and 124.86 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 349.68 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/349.68 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 349.68 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 43,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,661.04/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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