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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.42 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.42 and 131.07 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.42 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.42 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.42 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 45,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928.89/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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