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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 347.06 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 347.06 and 134.12 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 347.06 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/347.06 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 347.06 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 46,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,545.28/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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