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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.46 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.46 and 125.40 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.46 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.46 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.46 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 43,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947.68/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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