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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 346.64 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 346.64 and 127.22 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 346.64 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/346.64 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 346.64 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 44,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.17/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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