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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 347.59 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 347.59 and 92.90 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 347.59 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/347.59 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 347.59 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 32,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.14/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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