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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 319.12 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 319.12 and 133.04 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 319.12 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/319.12 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 319.12 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 42,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456.94/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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