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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.67 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.67 and 125.51 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.67 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.67 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.67 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 44,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012.59/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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