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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.60 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.60 and 124.20 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.60 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.60 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.60 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 43,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,543.90/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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