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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.28 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.28 and 130.92 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.28 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.28 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.28 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 45,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858.66/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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