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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 346.30 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 346.30 and 126.75 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 346.30 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/346.30 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 346.30 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 43,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893.68/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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