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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 349.38 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 349.38 and 125.01 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 349.38 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/349.38 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 349.38 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 43,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.99/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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