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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.17 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.17 and 129.09 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.17 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.17 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.17 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 44,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,816.18/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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