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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.72 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.72 and 125.58 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.72 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.72 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.72 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 44,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042.79/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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