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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.74, 347.29 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.74, 347.29 and 135.42 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.74 : 347.29 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.74/347.29 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.74x = 347.29 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.74x = 47,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.01/231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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