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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 319.31 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 319.31 and 133.13 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 319.31 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/319.31 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 319.31 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 42,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509.87/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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