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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.86, 347.46 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.86, 347.46 and 129.20 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.86 : 347.46 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.86/347.46 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.86x = 347.46 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.86x = 44,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.09/231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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