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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 346.99 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 346.99 and 128.74 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 346.99 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/346.99 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 346.99 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 44,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,671.49/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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