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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.88 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.88 and 125.12 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.88 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.88 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.88 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 43,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776.99/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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