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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 348.98 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 348.98 and 130.13 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 348.98 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/348.98 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 348.98 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 45,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410.37/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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