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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.63 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.63 and 129.76 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.63 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.63 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.63 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 45,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238.23/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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