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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 348.09 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 348.09 and 129.32 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 348.09 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/348.09 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 348.09 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 45,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015.00/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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