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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 350.51 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 350.51 and 125.47 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 350.51 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/350.51 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 350.51 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 43,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976.99/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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