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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.10 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.10 and 130.19 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.10 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.10 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.10 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 45,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.71/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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