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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.12 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.12 and 130.78 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.12 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.12 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.12 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 45,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788.69/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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