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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 350.89 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 350.89 and 130.15 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 350.89 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/350.89 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 350.89 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 45,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667.13/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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