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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.93 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.93 and 129.24 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.93 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.93 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.93 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 44,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966.47/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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