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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.72 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.72 and 134.81 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.72 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.72 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.72 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 47,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.94/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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