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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 346.86 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 346.86 and 134.04 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 346.86 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/346.86 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 346.86 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 46,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493.11/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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