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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.16 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.16 and 125.38 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.16 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.16 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.16 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 43,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.06/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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