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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.81 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.81 and 134.42 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.81 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.81 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.81 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 46,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.21/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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