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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 347.85 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 347.85 and 135.66 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 347.85 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/347.85 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 347.85 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 47,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189.33/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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