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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.42 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.42 and 125.61 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.42 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.42 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.42 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 44,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.63/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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