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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.64 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.64 and 130.57 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.64 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.64 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.64 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 45,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,912.98/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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