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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.96 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.96 and 134 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.96 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.96 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.96 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 46,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492.64/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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