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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.78 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.78 and 130.02 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.78 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.78 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.78 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 45,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,348.38/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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