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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 350.27 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 350.27 and 125.34 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 350.27 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/350.27 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 350.27 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 43,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,900.46/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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