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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.30 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.30 and 134.87 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.30 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.30 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.30 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 46,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975.22/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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