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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 347.13 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 347.13 and 135.66 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 347.13 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/347.13 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 347.13 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 47,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091.66/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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