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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.49 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.49 and 129.04 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.49 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.49 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.49 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 44,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,839.24/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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