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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 347.19 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 347.19 and 128.84 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 347.19 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/347.19 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 347.19 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 44,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731.69/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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