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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.25 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.25 and 125.25 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.25 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.25 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.25 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 43,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868.81/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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