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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 349.62 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 349.62 and 130.26 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 349.62 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/349.62 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 349.62 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 45,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.50/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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