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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.83 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.83 and 124.88 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.83 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.83 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.83 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 43,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685.02/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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