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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 349.93 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 349.93 and 125.02 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 349.93 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/349.93 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 349.93 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 43,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.25/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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