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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 347.96 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 347.96 and 129.51 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 347.96 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/347.96 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 347.96 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 45,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062.35/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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