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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.21, 349.74 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.21, 349.74 and 124.94 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.21 : 349.74 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.21/349.74 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.21x = 349.74 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.21x = 43,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694.77/233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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