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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 350.48 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 350.48 and 125.48 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 350.48 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/350.48 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 350.48 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 43,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976.79/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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