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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 347.41 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 347.41 and 133.94 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 347.41 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/347.41 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 347.41 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 46,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.10/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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