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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 346.77 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 346.77 and 128.70 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 346.77 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/346.77 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 346.77 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 44,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,629.30/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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