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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.67 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.67 and 126.25 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.67 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.67 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.67 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 44,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272.96/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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