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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 349.79 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 349.79 and 125.01 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 349.79 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/349.79 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 349.79 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 43,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726.62/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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