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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 353.16 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 353.16 and 125.70 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 353.16 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/353.16 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 353.16 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 44,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.21/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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