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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.69 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.69 and 94.91 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.69 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.69 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.69 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 32,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.76/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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