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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 348.99 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 348.99 and 129.84 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 348.99 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/348.99 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 348.99 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 45,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,312.86/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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