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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 349.06 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 349.06 and 135.17 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 349.06 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/349.06 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 349.06 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 47,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181.92/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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