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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 319.01 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 319.01 and 132.93 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 319.01 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/319.01 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 319.01 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 42,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405.33/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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