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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.33 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.33 and 129.42 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.33 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.33 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.33 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 45,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339.06/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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