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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 347.43 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 347.43 and 134.25 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 347.43 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/347.43 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 347.43 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 46,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.48/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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