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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.04 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.04 and 130.04 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.04 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.04 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.04 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 45,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389.16/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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