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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.52 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.52 and 131.03 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.52 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.52 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.52 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 45,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928.64/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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