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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 349.21 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 349.21 and 130 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 349.21 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/349.21 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 349.21 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 45,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.30/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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