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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.90 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.90 and 125.63 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.90 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.90 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.90 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 44,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081.18/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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