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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.09 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.09 and 125.35 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.09 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.09 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.09 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 43,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883.78/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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