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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 350.19 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 350.19 and 125.24 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 350.19 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/350.19 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 350.19 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 43,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,857.80/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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