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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 347.69 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 347.69 and 135.87 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 347.69 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/347.69 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 347.69 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 47,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,239.96/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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