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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.96 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.96 and 129.40 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.96 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.96 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.96 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 45,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025.48/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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