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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.70 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.70 and 125.47 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.70 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.70 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.70 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 44,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253.27/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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