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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 350.37 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 350.37 and 125.32 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 350.37 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/350.37 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 350.37 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 43,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908.37/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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