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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 350.07 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 350.07 and 130.65 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 350.07 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/350.07 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 350.07 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 45,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738.44/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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