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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.01 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.01 and 125.21 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.01 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.01 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.01 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 43,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824.75/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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