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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.86 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.86 and 125.50 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.86 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.86 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.86 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 44,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285.26/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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