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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 347.09 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 347.09 and 128.66 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 347.09 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/347.09 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 347.09 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 44,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654.22/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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