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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 349.84 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 349.84 and 130.76 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 349.84 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/349.84 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 349.84 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 45,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,745.08/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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