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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.34 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.34 and 125.56 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.34 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.34 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.34 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 43,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988.69/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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