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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.52 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.52 and 125.60 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.52 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.52 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.52 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 44,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.31/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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