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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 349.16 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 349.16 and 130.17 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 349.16 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/349.16 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 349.16 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 45,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,449.51/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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