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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.67 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.67 and 129.14 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.67 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.67 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.67 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 44,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.37/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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