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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.98, 347.58 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.98, 347.58 and 129.36 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.98 : 347.58 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.98/347.58 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.98x = 347.58 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.98x = 44,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962.95/231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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