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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 349.93 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 349.93 and 125.24 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 349.93 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/349.93 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 349.93 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 43,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.23/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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