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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.15 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.15 and 123.94 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.15 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.15 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.15 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 43,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.53/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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