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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 351.60 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 351.60 and 130.35 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 351.60 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/351.60 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 351.60 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 45,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831.06/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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