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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 350.65 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 350.65 and 131.28 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 350.65 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/350.65 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 350.65 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 46,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.33/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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