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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 348.13 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 348.13 and 134.53 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 348.13 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/348.13 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 348.13 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 46,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.93/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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