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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.52 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.52 and 134.52 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.52 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.52 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.52 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 46,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748.39/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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