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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.22 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.22 and 125.19 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.22 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.22 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.22 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 43,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844.04/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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