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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 350.79 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 350.79 and 125.40 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 350.79 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/350.79 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 350.79 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 43,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989.07/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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