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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.77 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.77 and 134.93 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.77 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.77 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.77 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 46,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788.54/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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