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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.56 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.56 and 135.76 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.56 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.56 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.56 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 47,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.75/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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