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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347 and 129.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347 and 129.00 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347 = 129.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347 = 129.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347 × 129.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 44,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761.27/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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