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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348.84 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348.84 and 130.02 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348.84 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348.84 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348.84 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 45,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356.18/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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