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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.64 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.64 and 129.86 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.64 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.64 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.64 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 45,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534.11/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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