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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.61 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.61 and 128.45 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.61 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.61 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.61 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 44,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523.24/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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