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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 347.25 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 347.25 and 135.39 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 347.25 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/347.25 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 347.25 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 47,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014.18/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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