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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 347.07 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 347.07 and 128.83 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 347.07 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/347.07 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 347.07 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 44,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712.63/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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