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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 346.50 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 346.50 and 134.80 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 346.50 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/346.50 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 346.50 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 46,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708.20/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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