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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 348.76 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 348.76 and 129.92 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 348.76 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/348.76 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 348.76 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 45,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,310.90/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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