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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.37, 319.28 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.37, 319.28 and 133.12 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.37 : 319.28 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.37/319.28 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.37x = 319.28 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.37x = 42,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502.55/231.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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