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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.78 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.78 and 132.77 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.78 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.78 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.78 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 42,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,324.42/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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