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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.96 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.96 and 125.84 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.96 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.96 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.96 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 44,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164.81/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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