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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 347.02 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 347.02 and 128.66 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 347.02 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/347.02 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 347.02 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 44,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645.54/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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