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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 319.14 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 319.14 and 133 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 319.14 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/319.14 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 319.14 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 42,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445.62/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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