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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 319.18 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 319.18 and 133.06 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 319.18 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/319.18 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 319.18 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 42,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,470.09/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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