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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 347.81 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 347.81 and 134.27 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 347.81 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/347.81 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 347.81 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 46,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698.04/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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