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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 348.80 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 348.80 and 129.89 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 348.80 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/348.80 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 348.80 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 45,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303.24/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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