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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 349.46 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 349.46 and 124.70 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 349.46 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/349.46 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 349.46 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 43,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577.66/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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