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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.02 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.02 and 133.92 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.02 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.02 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.02 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 46,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.92/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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