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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 346.90 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 346.90 and 133.88 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 346.90 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/346.90 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 346.90 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 46,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.97/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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