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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 349.98 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 349.98 and 125.42 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 349.98 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/349.98 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 349.98 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 43,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894.49/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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