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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.45, 347.13 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.45, 347.13 and 133.75 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.45 : 347.13 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.45/347.13 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.45x = 347.13 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.45x = 46,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427.77/231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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