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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 349.94 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 349.94 and 130.83 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 349.94 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/349.94 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 349.94 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 45,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,782.00/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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