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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 347.69 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 347.69 and 134.12 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 347.69 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/347.69 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 347.69 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 46,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,633.39/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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