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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 319.17 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 319.17 and 133.05 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 319.17 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/319.17 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 319.17 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 42,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465.57/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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