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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 350.61 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 350.61 and 125.34 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 350.61 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/350.61 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 350.61 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 43,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,945.46/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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