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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 350.83 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 350.83 and 125.76 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 350.83 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/350.83 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 350.83 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 44,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,119.75/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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