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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.82 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.82 and 125.82 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.82 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.82 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.82 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 44,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140.17/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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