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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 347.96 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 347.96 and 134.36 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 347.96 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/347.96 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 347.96 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 46,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749.49/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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