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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.67 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.67 and 125.50 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.67 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.67 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.67 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 44,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009.09/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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