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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.98 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.98 and 125.95 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.98 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.98 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.98 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 44,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.30/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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