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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.83 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.83 and 128.65 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.83 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.83 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.83 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 44,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619.20/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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