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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 350.89 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 350.89 and 130.07 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 350.89 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/350.89 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 350.89 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 45,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639.61/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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