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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 349.89 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 349.89 and 125.09 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 349.89 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/349.89 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 349.89 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 43,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765.99/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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