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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 350.08 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 350.08 and 125.27 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 350.08 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/350.08 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 350.08 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 43,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.46/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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