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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 319.12 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 319.12 and 133.08 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 319.12 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/319.12 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 319.12 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 42,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468.49/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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