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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.04 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.04 and 130.14 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.04 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.04 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.04 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 45,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424.39/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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