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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.93 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.93 and 129.14 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.93 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.93 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.93 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 44,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931.68/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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