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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.63 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.63 and 125.05 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.63 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.63 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.63 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 43,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.04/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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