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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.25, 346.88 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.25, 346.88 and 128.52 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.25 : 346.88 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.25/346.88 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.25x = 346.88 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.25x = 44,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.02/231.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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