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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.21 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.21 and 130.73 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.21 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.21 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.21 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 45,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,782.19/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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