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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.90 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.90 and 125.18 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.90 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.90 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.90 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 43,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,800.48/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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