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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 347.82 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 347.82 and 135.80 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 347.82 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/347.82 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 347.82 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 47,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233.96/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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