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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 349.90 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 349.90 and 125.24 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 349.90 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/349.90 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 349.90 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 43,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,821.48/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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