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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 349.84 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 349.84 and 129.44 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 349.84 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/349.84 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 349.84 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 45,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,283.29/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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