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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 347.98 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 347.98 and 129.32 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 347.98 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/347.98 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 347.98 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 45,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,000.77/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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