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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 349.20 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 349.20 and 124.68 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 349.20 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/349.20 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 349.20 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 43,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538.26/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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