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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 347.04 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 347.04 and 92.50 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 347.04 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/347.04 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 347.04 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 32,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100.33/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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