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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 346.97 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 346.97 and 133.87 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 346.97 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/346.97 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 346.97 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 46,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448.87/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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